Medical Assistant Clinic

About the role

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians on‑site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems.
• Positions, drapes and cleans up after examinations under provider supervision; provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
• Performs basic lab and phlebotomy procedures, draws blood and performs EKGs and laboratory procedures, administers approved medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes, informs patients of lab results, and mails reports to patients, under the supervision of the provider.
• May “pend” orders which include laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign‑off.
• Documents, in the electronic medical record, medical visits/procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures.
• Enters data such as patient medical history/physical exam results, patient education/explanation of benefits/risks, provider‑dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient/family relating to self‑care and follow‑up, and prepares referral letters as directed by the provider.
• Reviews medical documentation to validate information and to identify inconsistencies/errors and facilitate overall accuracy of the medical record in accordance with established procedures/requirements.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED (General Studies) upon hire.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (e.g., Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical Assistant Certification (Washington) upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR certification upon hire.

Preferred qualifications

• One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant.

Where you’ll work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Today the organization operates a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites across the greater Puget Sound region, offering a full spectrum of services from routine wellness to complex disease management. Employees join a team dedicated to delivering top‑quality, professional healthcare in modern, well‑equipped facilities.

Pay

$27.25 – $38.49 per hour